Telemundo has released the first teaser for its upcoming
production‘Señora Acero’, starring Blanca Soto, who
recently joined the network after signing an exclusive multi-project deal in
the beginning of the month.

‘Señora Acero’ (Mrs. Acero), written by Roberto Stopello,
the writer of Telemundo's blockbuster hit ‘La Reina del Sur’, tells the story of Sara Aguilar Bermudez,
played by Soto. Sara is a woman who goes from being a housewife living an
ordinary life to being the person capable of shaking the foundation of the
Mexican government. After her husband,
Vicente Acero, is killed at their wedding, our heroine finds out Vicente was
not the man she thought he was and, in fact, lived a double life. Her life
becomes a race to evade the authorities and her husband's enemies, and along
the way, becomes the "queen of organized crime."

In the first teaser, which was shown during the network’s
upfront, Soto’s character runs for her life in a wedding dress, trying to
escape from her husband’s enemies. Mexican actor

This
week Univision hosted its annual Upfront presentation at Gotham Hall in New
York to unveil its 2014-15 programming line-up. The new slate includes four new
novelas by Televisa. ‘La Gata’ and ‘Hasta El Fin Del Mundo’ are both slated to
premiere on Univision this fall, while ‘Mi Corazón Es Tuyo’ and ‘La Malquerida’ are set for
2015.

“La Gata” – This telenovela follows the story of Esmeralda,
a young woman who lives in the poor neighborhood of La Barranca, a place where
many, like her, live in abject poverty without the protection and love of a
family; a place where she is exploited by the person raising her and has little
to look forward to in life. But there is hope.
Esmeralda becomes friends with a young man from a good family and, with
time, they fall in love – a love that has to remain hidden from the young man’s
family, a love that is threatened to be destroyed by lies and deception. This
telenovela features Maite Perroni and Daniel Arenas, and is produced by
Nathalie Lartilleux. (Monday – Friday, Primetime, Televisa)

“La Malquerida” (The Bad Mistress) – This is the story of Acacia,
a young girl whose father is killed in a terrible accident. The loss of her
father is further complicated when her mother, Maria, discovers their
“hacienda” (family estate) is in debt. Esteban, a handsome and capable
employee, asks Maria to accept his help in saving the estate. Esteban and Maria’s working relationship
becomes one of mutual love. All seems
well, except for one thing: Acacia
cannot accept her mother’s new love, and as she develops into a beautiful young
woman, Esteban discovers he carries a secret passion for her, as well. This
love-triangle features Victoria Ruffo, Ariadne Diaz, Cristian Meier, and is
produced by Jose Alberto Castro. (Monday – Friday, Primetime, Televisa)

“Hasta el Fin del Mundo” (Until the End of Time) - This is the
intricate tale of Sofia, the oldest of three sisters, who takes the helm of her
family’s chocolate factory after her father’s death. Engaged to a man who is ambitious and using
her as a stepping stone, she feels an immediate and mutual attraction to Salvador,
a race-car driver who, due to some unfortunate circumstances, is working as her
chauffeur. Sofia and Salvador never tire of demonstrating that despite the
hurdles, love is possible. The telenovela stars Marjorie De Sousa,
international singing sensation Pedro Fernandez, Julian Gil and Claudia
Alvarez, and is produced by Nicandro Diaz. (Monday – Friday, Primetime,
Televisa)

“Mi Corazón es Tuyo” (My Heart is Yours) - Life’s journey
hasn’t been easy for Ana who works as an exotic dancer in a club and has just
lost the home she struggled to own. She knows she has to start over. Through a clerical error at an employment
agency, Ana finds herself applying for the job of “nanny” to a wealthy widower,
Fernando, with seven difficult children.
Somehow, without credentials or a cultured background, Ana manages to
charm the children and help in the recovery process from the loss of their
mother. Meanwhile, Fernando pursues a woman with a suitable pedigree, but it
becomes increasingly obvious that he is smitten with Ana and she is smitten
with him. Featuring Silvia Navarro, Jorge Salinas, Mayrín Villanueva, and is
produced by Juan Osorio. (Monday – Friday, Primetime, Televisa)

Telemundo revealed their upcoming program line-up at its
upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, May 13, including five new telenovelas:
‘Señora Acero’, ‘Los Miserables’, ‘Dueños del Paraíso’, ‘Tierra de Reyes’, and ‘El
Jardinero’.

‘Señora Acero’ (Mrs. Acero), written by Roberto Stopello,
the writer of Telemundo's blockbuster hit ‘La Reina del Sur’, tells the story of Sara Aguilar Bermudez,
played by acclaimed Mexican actress Blanca Soto. Sara is a woman who goes from
being a housewife living an ordinary life to being the person capable of
shaking the foundation of the Mexican government. After her husband, Vicente Acero, is killed
at their wedding, our heroine finds out Vicente was not the man she thought he
was and, in fact, lived a double life. Her life becomes a race to evade the
authorities and her husband's enemies, and along the way, becomes the
"queen of organized crime."

‘Los Miserables’ is an original story by Valentina Parraga,
inspired in the literary work ‘Les Misérables’ by Victor Hugo. The modern day
spin on the classic tale stars top Mexican actress Aracely Arambula (La
Patrona) as Lucia "Lucha" Duran, an innocent woman wanted by the law,
who has to fight fiercely and stay hidden, until she is able to prove her innocence
to her pursuer Daniel Ponce, the harsh chief detective of the narcotics unit, a
man she will love as she has never loved anyone else before.

‘Dueños del Paraíso’ (Owners of Paradise), an original story
by Pablo Illanes, inspired by real-life events during the height of the 1980s
drug trade era in Miami, marks the return to Telemundo of renown actress Kate
Del Castillo (La Reina Del Sur) as Anastasia Cardona, the widow of a well-known
Mexican drug lord who has become psychologically disturbed by the violence that
has surrounded her. When she partners up with two local cocaine traffickers to
take on the Santa Norma cartel, they become the target of the so-called drug
wars, transforming the streets of South Florida into a terrifying battlefield.

‘Tierra de Reyes’ (Land of Kings), an adaptation of the
successful novela ‘Pasión de Gavilanes’ by Julio Jimenez, tells the story of
the Gallardo brothers as they search for truth and justice after tragically and
mysteriously losing their sister. On their journey, each falls in love with the
daughters of the man suspected to be responsible for their sister's death.

‘El Jardinero’ (The Gardener) tells the story of Carlos
Martinez, an illegal immigrant living in Los Angeles. Carlos is an honest,
hard-working man who aspires to offer his two sons a better future so that they
can enjoy the opportunities he never had. In their quest for the American
dream, father and sons will face the hatred and dangers within a city where the
glamour of Hollywood often contrasts with the difficult life of the millions of
undocumented Hispanics in the area. El Jardinero is a production inspired by an
original story created by Roger L. Simon, an accomplished novelist and writer
who has been involved in many successful projects, including the following
films: A Better Life, Scenes for a Mall and Enemies, a Love Story.

Telemundo announced the return to Spanish-language
television of internationally-acclaimed actress Kate del Castillo in its
original super series “Dueños del Paraiso” (Owners of Paradise), one of the
network’s most ambitious projects announced at its upfront presentation in New
York last night. Kate del Castillo
returns to Telemundo following the success of the popular series “La Reina Del
Sur” (Queen of the South), which became the highest rated program in the
network’s history, averaging nearly 4.2 million total viewers and over 2.8
million adults 18-49, according to Nielsen.
One of the most prominent Hispanic actresses, Kate has a wide-ranging
career in film, theater and television with more than 50 motion pictures and
television series among her credits.

“It is our honor to have Kate del Castillo back for an
original Telemundo production,” said Joshua Mintz, Executive Vice President of
Scripted Programming and General Manager of Telemundo Studios. “Her art, professionalism, and drive are the
perfect combination for this Super Series.”

“I'm excited to return to Telemundo for this mega
production” said Kate. “If the story of
Teresa Mendoza captivated audiences not only in the US but also around the
world, wait until you meet Anastasia Cardona in this story inspired by
real-life events.”

“Dueños del Paraíso” (Owners of Paradise), an original story
by Pablo Illanes inspired by real-life events during the height of the 1980s
drug trade era in Miami, stars Kate Del Castillo (“La Reina Del Sur”) as
Anastasia Cardona, the widow of a well-known Mexican drug lord who has become
psychologically disturbed by the violence that has surrounded her. When she partners up with two local cocaine
traffickers to take on the Santa Norma cartel, they become the target of the
so-called “drug wars,” transforming the streets of South Florida into a
terrifying battlefield.

Kate del Castillo began acting at a young age, but her role
in the telenovela "Muchachitas" is what led her to stardom in her
native Mexico. Her telenovelas have
aired multiple times in more than 100 countries worldwide. She was appointed Ambassador for the Mexican
Commission on Human Rights to combat human trafficking in 2009, and launched
the Blue Heart campaign in Mexico City with U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Mira
Sorvino in 2010. Kate recently starred
in the coveted lead role of “La Reina del Sur” (Queen of the South),
Telemundo’s most ambitious and record-breaking prime time original series. Del Castillo broke through in America as a
result of her award-winning performance in the hit Fox Searchlight/Weinstein
movie “Under the Same Moon,” which is to date one of the highest-grossing
Spanish-language theatrical releases in U.S. history and appeared as a guest
star in the fifth season of the Showtime hit comedy series “Weeds.” In 2014, the actress has five movies set for
release, including Guillermo del Toro’s “The Tree of Life” and the eagerly
anticipated “The 33,” co-starring Antonio Banderas and Juliette Binoche, based
on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days
following a mine collapse. Currently
Kate is starring in The Vagina Monologues on Broadway.

The super production ‘O Canto da Sereia’, which Globo is
taking to LA Screenings 2014, promises to enchant Australians with its climate
of mysticism, sensuality, and suspense. The miniseries has just had its
exhibition rights acquired by one of Australia’s largest broadcast channels,
SBS (Special Broadcasting Service). The Australian channel reaches more than 6
million people and its programming offers a mix of programs with news,
entertainment, sports, and national and foreign productions. ‘O Canto da Sereia’
will be aired with English subtitles.

‘O Canto da Sereia’ was an audience success in Brazil. The
story beat its predecessors in its timeslot and reached an average of 23 rating
points with 50% of the share (Source: Ibope), the equivalent of around 20 million
people per minute watching each episode. The show repeated its success in
Portugal, where it was shown on Globo’s channel.

The miniseries, which is one of the new items in the
Brazilian broadcaster’s catalog, tells the story of Siren (Ísis Valverde, ‘Avenida
Brasil’), considered the queen of pop music, in whose world fame and wealth are
intertwined with feelings of envy and hate. Her murder in the middle of
Carnival shocks the country and the hunt for the criminal reveals a new suspect
every day.

Based on the novel “O Canto da Sereia – Um Noir Baiano”, by
Nelson Motta, the miniseries is a thriller set in Salvador, in the northeast of
Brazil. Sereia’s murder takes place early in the first episode and the story is
unveiled in flashback scenes. The further the investigations advance, the more
the public learns about the protagonist’s true personality and her many
enigmas.

‘O Canto da Sereia’ is a contemporary miniseries that has
big-name actors in its cast such as 2013 International Emmy nominee for Best
Actor, Marcos Palmeira, Gabriel Braga Nunes, Camila Morgado and Marcos Caruso.

Telemundo announced on May 5 it has signed an exclusive
multi-project deal with the acclaimed Mexican actress Blanca Soto. The beautiful television, film and stage
actress has starred in popular telenovelas such as “Porque el amor manda,”
“Talisman” and “Eva Luna,” as well as in English-language productions such as
the comedies “Deep in the Valley” and “Dinner for Schmucks.” She also has appeared in several music
videos, including Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Something Right,” winner of
the hottest video of the year award at the Country Music Television Music
Awards in 2006.

“We are delighted to have Blanca join Telemundo Studios to
contribute to our upcoming original productions,” said Joshua Mintz, Executive
Vice President of Scripted Programming and General Manager of Telemundo
Studios. “She not only brings to our
productions her great talent and beauty, but also a successful career both in
English and Spanish-language entertainment."

“I am thrilled to be joining the Telemundo team” said Soto.
“It's a team that strives for excellence; working together to create and
deliver dynamic stories filled with gripping realism at top quality production
levels. I can't wait to delve into the characters and bring them to life.”

A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Soto has flourished in the
film and television world following stints as an international model and reign
as Miss Mexico. Since breaking from
pageantry and modeling, Soto has starred in and co-produced with Jack Hartnett
the award winning short film “La Vida Blanca,” in which she received a best
actress award. In 2010, she was sought
out by Academy Award nominated actress/director Adriana Barraza to star in
Univision’s record-breaking series “Eva Luna.”
In addition to telenovelas, she has appeared in supporting roles
opposite Chris Pratt, Tracy Morgan and Scott Caan in “Deep in the Valley” and
Paul Rudd in “Dinner for Schmucks.” Most
recently, she has been performing to sold-out audiences in the play “Obscuro
Total” together with acclaimed novela stars Aylin Mujica, Ernesto Laguardia and
Fernando Colunga. Soto continues to work
as a top model, as the official spokesperson of Garnier Nutrisse and having
been featured in advertisements for the brand.

Esmeralda, whom everybody calls “The Stray Cat”, grew up in
a suburban slum under miserable conditions; ever since she was a little girl
she has lived with Doña Rita, who exploits her by sending her out on the
streets to beg or sell candies in order to “earn her food and bed”. As a child,
she became friends with Pablo, a wealthy child who cares for her and tries to
help her behind his mother´s back, Lorenza, who looks down on “The Stray Cat”
due to her social prejudices which make her reject poor, uneducated people.

After revealing the names of the most beautiful Latin stars
of 2014 in its annual “50 Más Bellos” issue, People En Español celebrated the
release with a star-studded event on Monday, May 12, at Capitale in New York City.
Among the telenovela stars that attended the event were Maite Perroni, Ximena
Duque, Fabián Ríos, Kimberly Dos Ramos, Livia Brito, Daniel Arenas, Ana Brenda
Contreras, Marjorie De Sousa, Pedro Moreno, Blanca Soto and a very pregnant Angélica
Vale, who will soon give birth to a baby boy. The party was scheduled at a
perfect timing for many of the actors, who were in town to participate in the
annual Upfront presentations of networks like Telemundo and Univision, which
were held this week.

The story takes place in Las
Vegas, whereReina Ortiz (Paola Núñez), a humble woman who works as a seamstress,
dreams of becoming rich and getting married wearing an elaborate wedding dress
like the ones she makes. She has to work hard to pay for the expenses of her
stepmother and sister, who use her for their selfish needs.

Nicolás Núñez (Eugenio Siller)
is a parking valet that likes to gamble. He meets Reina for the first time at Estefanía
Pérez Hidalgo’s (Catherine Siachoque) wedding. They mistakenly think that the
other is rich, and lie to each other, but end up finding out about the real
financial status of each. They fall in love and decide to get married.

But on their wedding day, they
are separated by ambition and revenge. Víctor de Rosas (Juan Soler), a wealthy mobster,
sends his men to kill Nicolás, who beat him at poker.

Nicolás wakes up from his coma,
but finds out he’ll have to go to jail because ofEstefanía
Pérez Hidalgo’s manipulations. She was an actress who participated in erotic
movies and inherited a fortune. Obsessed with Nicolás, she makes him believe it
was Reina who set him up. Meanwhile, Reina is left alone and pregnant, thinking
that Nicolás is dead.

Víctor de Rosas is obsessed
with Reina and after 8 years manages go convince her to marry him. He doesn’t
know that Reina only pretends she loves him, but her real intention is to seek
revenge and destroy the man that supposedly killed the love of her life. She discovers
the world of poker, where she is now called Reina de Corazones (Queen of
Hearts).

Nicolás becomes a secret agent
and changes his name to Javier Bolívar. On their way out of the church on her
wedding day with Victor, Reina notices Javier and runs after him. But she is
hit by a car. When she wakes up, she has amnesia and can’t remember 8 years of
her life.